Watch Orangutans and Otters Play Together at a Belgian Zoo
strike up: to start something, like a friendship or a conversation, often with someone you do not know well
At a zoo in Belgium, orangutans and otters have become best friends! The zoo introduced a family of otters into the river that runs through the orangutan home. The two different animals quickly struck up a friendship and began playing together.
Orangutans share 97% of their DNA with humans and need mental and physical stimulation. Letting them play with otters was a great idea. “It makes life more fun and interesting for both animal species,” said Mathieu Goedefroy, a spokesperson for the zoo.
Father and son orangutans, Ujian and Berani, enjoy spending time with the otters. They play games together and share space happily.
Orangutans are endangered animals. The zoo is working to help by raising money to plant trees in Borneo. The friendship between these animals brings joy to them and helps spread the message of conservation.
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When I moved to the new city, I quickly struck up a friendship with my neighbor.
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Orangutans and otters strike up darling friendship at Belgium zoo